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Show V ' THE SUNDAY HERALD, FEBRUARY 11, 1923. ' '. lady," stammered- Immediately In case anything further stared as, though the Panke, gating at the necklace. "transpires and your testimony will green, gems hypnotized her. JThen, f Perhaps you ha better enlist the be wanted' If' we apprehend the with a little gasp of Joy, she lifted services rof Mr ' Spencer," said her thieves." He avoided Lady Erytlica's them from- - the" case ladyship,-wit- h ware of her hand eye. fingers,. It "was one 'of the rare occa- toward BUly. "This young man has "Overseas club, London, will" And re-- 1 emeralds-nn- d me.- - rve quarters there." slpmi of fT life when Lady Erythea exhibited eiii.!n- stored them to me." "I The Inspector made a note. i . She-l- aid I'ajike, with a search- i' "What"la .tour occupatlonT Jowr the recklace andrf Tfon."-sal:y "Motor engineer." locked at Billy, as" one" might regard "tag glance at Billy, "I should like a a ruataiLd . ungcL Before sin full account, t ace. of how you came j "Engineer?" queried the- Inspector,' emld speak, however, Mr. Alexander by the Jewels." glancing at his hands. f "Well. say motor mechanic," said rHt -ftw' pmerwl llie.iootnrr'" "' pp "Sure," satd Bitty genially. . Mr. Lnmhe sot chairs for them hotn". jJMHy grinning, "and- proud of it." It 1?:8 Jin mill that Mr. Lambe ''Are yoa employed with any nrm?" weiv large.- They expanded in- - AlTTSBr seated themselves; Lady Ery- 'am on my, own at present." V when he saw the Lambe thea. 'with, an avid determination to "I "keep abreast f affairs, held her ear- Inspector I'a'nke closed his note- ftf ".softly hvh'nd him. and flip trumpet close to BHly: and the police- - nnuU. with a snap, the "I must .return to my duties, your the table in nn awesyucK man. ' . manner. Billy repeated his tale with fuller ladyship, i congratulate you mi' recov-detathis time, and described,, not j erlng the emeralds." JIc bowed .gloom-tithofrom the emeralds t lie l a twinge of embarrassment, ! Hy to Mr. Laiube and darted at Billy a sume-whand then, Lady Erytliea'a face, Hownfall his at the hands of Calamity ; parting glance that said-- ; "Voung mau. sternly, at Billy.' "How did you come by these?" said Katfc Lady Erythea's lips tightened however iittle you desire to sen jne grimly, the description did not sur- niriiin, l shall find you when I want Lady Erytliea, pointing to the Pttuke.'' Suddenly she presented the prise her. The inspector had his book you. I both her hands In his, He gave them before him .and made careful . notes. The door closed behind him. at v Billy. "Explain a crushing grip, and broke into the ne regaraeu wy ."It is a pleasure," said Lady Erystartled The sunniest smile. thea grimly, "to reduce the "We sure are seeln life, partner!" little, . He felt so he declared" to pensively and with a touch of envy. of that very fatuous person." "It's a pity you dldnt bang on to Almee afterward as if Lady .Erythea" he chuckled. when you'd got them In hand,: She turned to Billy witirmcreased inthem, on him. But face, his Almee replied with a rather tremu had the drop of course, we know terest "You are. it seems, a motor lous laugh. The next moment BiOy as he answered- was Ingenuous" as a said Panke. "But, PTPrtwiTii. - And out of employment. vrtiarlamlty-Katis,- lef bands, and wasnerfihy'a echoed MChor Would you care for a situation as BHly T wai naoefnir hv vrnii navlr fvtoo Once; clear o the crag-pitBilly -- Panke described briefly the popular chauffeur? - I caff offer you," said made for the road by. another route. early this morning, on ray way to Syand what Lady Erythea, "four pounds a week, While climbing a gate he glanced at derford. It was past one, an' the names trfjthe two thieves, rr- theffir- was about known 7 tittle andnll' found." o ,got-tthe house waodar feWben-dial of his wrist-watchI have some And now. Bllly was BubmerjgdytwO jvayes to put to you for the in ot emotion. The, first was a strangle tion. Almee'a account of. hergelf was road I beard a motorcycle coming up questions of the police. This hap- desire for laughter. The second, an formation 1 for coming mighty h absorbing, but be did not realize UH behind, o'clock. Instant determination to clutch at the now what an unconscionable time quick," said BUly, turning pink. "It pened befweenone; andwo now seven." What became of you offer,, with its amaslng possibilities is It near out roe, of ! me right by pretty flreyrha4 apenHnhe-caverT- " nd advantages that opened before controt It hadn't any lights, there ia the. meanHmeT wa nearlng. lta close, him.-- Thought was a very fluid thing Billy turned to the light and an' bend beard I a Just roads. the ahead, was' avoided struck He Billy Panke to Inspect the wound, oh with Billy. , right acroaa conntry and reached Ivy It crash." y partially- cottage with aa little josa of tirm. Mr. Alexander Lambe coughed. concealed by his-- hair. the into eastern was the But fluency possible. sky aald had "If Billy that' "Say. 'yes. my lady, " be murmured. you'd In m ran them," pursue? rapidly llgnenlnghen ' Entering the garden with extreme can-"Yes., my lady I" announced Billy, into' "the" tion, Billy found everything quiet He figure It out that an ofttflt traveling "A severe cut,". said" the Inspector, "Very good," said Lady Erythea with ay with lights out at one in climbed the trellis deftly, am impressed. " "I engage you. I must satisfaction, thmornlilg-was-up-to4iny good. They himself .through Aimee's window. "And you lay unconscious there till n n n you," she added with sudden were Just picking themselves up when With a certain sense of embarrassmy last daybreak?" exclalhier Lady Erythea, ment Billy swept the walls with his I arrived, and they went for me with Intense sympathy. an offense for vluiiiffeur dishonesty man a womanTexa it and "Was k torch, unhooked the blue ilmt in your case is obviously Impos- that hung on the door, folded it small, "claimed Jlr. Lambe. I knew when I woke up. When I'd .il.le and also for one still more re- and packed it inside his Jacket That made up my . i.li ing ; I found hlra- - philandering -My dear iWr--a was the main object of the expedition. Billy calmly, must indecorously with one of my He also annexed a cake of soap, a "the Inspector tpld me, after you re"1 came Wong here." She fixed Billy with a and a 'man jpected towel and a brush and - "bidnt If ocjtur to you," said Panke, "I trust you have no such i:i'r eye. a on motorcycle, of being the "that latter be had himself bought for Almee woman, was to do to go the things .. as right that" . fr other-thaat Syderford on the first morning. thieves ! They- can be-no to the polfce?" suld BUly Indignantly, "I should," us who ran those yesterinto, people Billy again- descended the trellis, "Xo. It occurred' to me the, first think of JBrJnklngA gallon it thlng to do was to get tire stuff petrol." "Hold your toneue. Alexander," in and with all possible speed shook the . straight back to its owner." "lreciaely," said Lady Erytliea with mud of Iyjr cottage from his feet. terrupted Lady Erythea. Impatiently, "And saioVf - Tt,frt -tBal. tool'! perfectlyright, ya to It was broad daylight when he had "and allow this amazing young Tiiatr Lady Erythea sharply. duties Say today. n'ter your upon . s crossed ' the fields and came within to continue !" are quarters There iiw did yaiL know. "afternoon.. his persisted li sighf of ervaulx-beyrthe garage, and the unl- t'anae, that the necklace lielorigei ". said" Billy, simply, Lady'-IJrytl.e- a, a"e-no7"ni- -- -- Houses Painted ! insideandrou!;; fMrtJxip to T bottom i '.:v -- - -- t '1 - !::.--- . j -- -- ! - Pe , JLivino of Joy GowiiO HSL. - me to see. yon clear you and him too, And 111 do it" His voice ,was so confident that Almee's trouble felLaway from her,, ? chestnut sheds its sun-ripen- f il . . ,gh-nm- & BWtFF1""1"1011 ;;' ;: "J ' . , '.P'f j AT LESS EXPENSE than you could do lit yourself. I1EASON : The best of materials and a thorough knowl- ' " A edge of their use. ' WR, Phoive "p SCOT THE PA1VT MAM . c r - A An "Nor "I hope I can make him see sense evea.J be'a two hnndred years old, as you say. It's all my fault It Isn't youre not One scrap-- of TtrwonT say mnci but come right along with me to your father now an' leave the tallrf n f A. n A AimeeTrose.' r "Never! I wont have It Billy she said desperately. I don't tebw I don't know what yon might say, If " it cornea out' ffm donefor aijynbw; rm going to take the chance that it won't 1 ... There must be a way to atop it there must be aome way. "Ifa my trouble mine I And won't have it given away" Billy - drew a quick breaTh and -- -- -; , straightened himself, r sald. "Those be a,re the "Bightl" orders. I accept them. I s'pose a man can't glfe away a girl's secret 'If she wants It kept I know that t much." . "Why, of course," said Almee sim ply. "But will you please understand, . i Ti- North. self-estee- - - -,- tad-bppTj- if -- - -- FOR 1922 Must Be Filed by March 15r 1923. " -- INDIVIDUAL s REPORTS FILED FOR $1.25 et J. Harold Dunn ist -- - INCOME TAX COUNSELLOR ACCOUNTANT AUDITOR. NOTARY PUBLIC -- " dust-cloa- 285 N. First East. ' . Provo, Utah. . Telephone 740. -- 1 into this. The best thing you can do is inLofJtalL Ljshall. manage all right I don't want to-l - Cnt that out," laid Billy very Qui"It don't go." There was a etly. Under s thorn Hilffldently, ''rriaybe if tEere'd been two pauser "1 old Jthmkvifora" while; . IOI I1K3 Ul lilt? 111UU men I'd have done better, but the lady herer woviiiuv, might be best for you. But that's bush,' glanced ' at his watch again, over necklace and turned the ill only be required to go out Billy somehow I took and the and me, nnder wated hlmselt hampered theiredge, Tve on to be wrongs got right handf a to the little llils evening. At pendLady count They knocked me out. and pointed for ril be wanted. Now hold on while lit agarene. Kiythea checked herself. "But Sjfofc. He drew the Jewel case from his got away.' .But they left this behind I tell yon what we've got to do." pot, .You will require a day or two's pocket and examined the necklace, them," he pointed to the .case of emTear said Almee eagerly. a strenuoua night rest. You have-ba-d never "and like looks smoke. it of eralds, they Bill stretched out a long arnv thoughtfully emitting puffs " is head .Mtur Injured knew I don't know,they'd lost it. plucked a leaf from the bramble that Then he replaced the case. In his amount to a skeeter- doesn't . "That screened the pw-- f Pwke bite, my ladj',':jaidJ5iML0ulcKlS.v", smooth forehead wrinkling into tiny of yoUrs tHeyHgor"J ralvelv: head's all right. I can be reaay.py "There's Jost a gambler's chance," lines Pinally4e rose and walked sorry I didn't attach It and rope the" r this afternoon two weU. as for thieves with BuV rtekry-toyon he aald at last If pretty. thlh thetranceloageof the if you are sure. It will well, 'Very a was It of rather three-car-d them, pair like drawing' to a flush. jervaulx. lie convenient: MywachraaBta away did my best". There was no electric bell In the roughhouse. But It's Wonderful hovr.ihey come off for the day. I believe' the two motors There was a flush of admiration on sometimes, If you ' back your 4uck, great porch. He pulled a pendant in order. Take the smaller one, are cheek-boneanwas Lady handle and of wrought iron, Erythea's high good an' full." anil meet the the Panhard luggage-car- , "Yes,-ther- e were other jewels sto He flashed the torch round the walls swered by an archaic clanging inside. 5:30 traiflat Stanhoe, There will be is 4h l- After a brief pause the doors-we- re len," she said, "hut their-valu-e of the cave. a young woman wn the train.- - She Is thrown open by Tarbeanx the butler. merest trifle compared to what yon "What d!iou think of this placer r me." coming here as parlor maid. Bring to have restored These emeralds He looked at Billy inquiringly. "It's snug." ' her and her boxes. You understand?" .most are on see family my the "I to echoed possespriceless proprietor "Snngl" Billy admlrlnglyJ. - "Is he sion.'' "Sure very good, my Iady,"-S5- td are . historic said would They BUly. "That's job I' It nothing aivr Bome rgent business," - the her namer "VhatJ Billy. coulck forme women fits. But you've sandi. Do yon up yetrr hiverreajmpenaea. " "Tire" name Is Immaterial. She Ts loss of them. been Tour has mean conduct "If Lambe," added yon he Lady Erythea "that think," diffidently, yon - added Is Jervaulx. curious,"It not Mr. but with said "her Tarbeanx extraordicould make ont here for a bit! Could only intelligent dignity, Lady Erythea Impatiently, "how my narily gallant May I ask your name?" ladyship has not yet risen." you sleep here?"" memory falls me. I forget the womam said a "Spencef. could. Wyiiam here,"' Billy, I Spencer." stranger Why, theyH "Certainly name. Alexander, you remember an's "Mr. a Is do is for want to it "but what Spencer, I Impossible get yon pever find me I' I spoke W you of this matter? The "Come up here," said Blllyileangfinssage tocher ladyship that it wUl me to express my gratitude In words. girl, from Scroope, that I engaged n I thank yon most heartily for what the- - wey along the cave; "WWdf tsrscS-- f wrUher while to see me the recommendation of. your uncle-- She Is have me Tve fortunate for yon convenient In a long curve, narrowing-tdone; it a very at Important Say was In Ms service. The daughter the emeralds fell Into such good emaU space At the end stood the news about some property that's miss of one of his keepers Lord Scroope r " t me hands. Let was about that from here." . I ;. ing 'say Sphinx. Ligave-heraexemplary clutractert she to offer a reward for information Mr. Tarbeanx Decade more alert "Shell haver to stay here, too. Is coming on a fortnight's trial." Come this way." he said, and. Billy leading to the recovery of the Jewels; Theresa Tlrit orrisrto "Snooks was the name you told me." - a' reward fc-ft Lady Erythaa hesl. little, Wr cant help It In the pan- - L followed him. Mr. Lambe. said e achieved and an In minutes inward ten less than strugLady Ery- tated, youll ; find iron rations, a "To be sure. The "young person's But I biscuits, an" chocolate. I thea arrived.' pallid after ber nlghtoL gle "one . hundred pounds. name isnooTsVriaid Lady Erythea always "carry thosi Down the pit stress, but unconquerable, clad In a must really ask you to accept a hun "A Sevan Cut" Said the Inspector, to BJlly. "That will preclude all posdred t and to face fifty.' yonder,-Jusby the alder bush, is a purple wrap. BUly turned sibility pfmlstakeTT regret Spencer, Impressed. Lady Erythea unlocked a desk, and spring, of .water.- - Thai settles sup-- that tremendous presence. . Billy flushed! ant that bore the Lambe arms In a that you would not allow me to "What do yeu want to tee me produced a check-booplies. V-i-" v" but I have no doubt that red. ' "Now, the first deal Is to keep yon aboutr she said sternly. lozenge, an excellent chaufI have acquired "Madam," he said quietly, "the servWith his sunniest smile. Billy right out 'of- the way. ;". For a few 'Those three sheepskins1' he' be feur. And now yon will be glad of a ice I, did you cost me nothing. .I'm hours, perhaps for a day or more- gan. bath and a. meaL1ay how" longr Bnt-ee-g 'leecereecwsraTgentTTnUfs" She rang for thebutler, and gave man who earns his living, but I dont mured Mr. Lambe, a to put up a bluff. And you'll be at him an order. Mr. Tarbeanx and BUly accept gratuities. And people very least as safe here "as anywhere in the -- r4hfr same-branas those on depfi: ber's company, , " sea rcely e'veT offer them to me. BHtlsh fsles. , . ' . the shields over the lodge gates. heret Alexander Lambe-breath- ed heavily; Lalkv 'Erythea "Our best chance Is that the police turned, somewhat which I noticed as 1 came by: And "My denrunfTThe said, "you are may get. the bracelets onto the . real pink in her turn. She slid the check-- 1 the thieves were coming from- this dl a law unto f yourself and I have known 1. thieves fright away-- 1. I'm inot . much uck--th rfl or But ur wh fSIrSpencer, not being a police- - IS it wise to ehgage asBertant a man some embarrassment mingled with re ever yon strike 'em, are well, they're uinn --use his common- sense,', lnter)f twhont- nothing, without lief and a touch almost bfahhoyance. Just pollcer We're ia a lot more dan . extreme with or character posed Erythea references?" Lady "It was the least I could do. You will ger from; them than that dead-be?AijBUggestlng that he "Alexander,? said bis annt "yon urMilyAre.f who broke lntoervaulx, and the' feaccept no "recompense V. stole emeralds worth a. fortune,,' fori almost betray Imbecility. What better In madam. not male rattlesnaki yie.had along. The "None, Anyway the pleasure of returning' them-w- lth r references could I have than the resto ng money." yon, at any "price. poyeemu8t't thanks himself on ration of the Lambe emeralds and the are "You not are And they ; musLrt ? get me ' either. I your, English,, ; , refusal of a reward, when the man v , "American. . And a Westerner,' ,'nt: yiabeadrre's more to It than that Panke heaved a heavy sighif could have made a. fortune for himself lit. that. Hall I hundred Ihlngs. 'Tbere'S a without any risk of detection V -- mighty tangled fieal In front of -ta "Ah,t igWtihsrtiiictfot-t- h me."; r Lambiwaa dumb, msy-belpIhejTitf do can Is .there nothing I servlce, "Now, Tm going to sail right in. AU "That abominable creature BoxalL" tracing of the thieves.'! ,The Inspector g...-rft- p you've got to do is He here In this your ran' through: his notes, detailing the said Lady Ery thea,. "had unexceptlon- Tar-bea- ux Before JJllly icould reply,-M- r. cache till about seven or eight o'clock, information Billy, bad given him dur aoie references, ana was cnaunreur I'll be back here by then. If rm not" opened the door. vm. uta ii'oi Blur, f Ull 1 eighteen months to the bishop of Let- "Malady," Inspector Panke!.. , name,: William'vaii said Billy ; quietly, "It'll be because i on Spencer, your way Chester. Ton know what his record Mr. Tarbeaux's gaze felLo'n the eint from Beechwell rve fallen 'through. . Ton bet your life to Btanboa railway was bene,'1 She turned upon Alexan "human a was for ertlds. He very I won't- - But If I don't get here by to catch the, 2 ;13 der. --?Do ton," a- - shepherd of men, station. I-- butler, and It took him a. fraction of a. m. mallIntending then, yon must throw, your hand In, to train you think that London, when yon pretend to say-th- a second to recover hlmselt : Justfc straight to your father, best encountered the thieves about 1:30 young man anything but absolutely "Inspector Panke urgently desires a. in. : Is that correctr way yon can. Do yon promise thatr C J" honest I d; ' to see your- ladyship at once.But teU me what you're said observed and am certain him, Precisely," Billy, annealing Ery-the- a him said "Show in Lady here,;, golug to do, Billy!" she said breath- the statemenU Into-h- is It he Is honest," said Alexander after a memory. " ' grlmIy..i-.-,i5:rrr .' pf-- would not' do to forget any of them, pause.' "But er his manner la very lessly. . BUly did not move an eyelid. It The thought of the work he was "I cant ten yon anything. 111 have 'PP giv pecnUar." to play the hand as It's dealt me; It lUry Uid Before Her the Lambe Cm. seemed to him that Mr. Lambe's sol- -j ing the Becoming Angel caused him We musTmak ellowances," pro" him rather not emn eyes were watching eraids. " lust depends how the cards fall. And tremor. He was thinking only claimed Lady Erythea, "for the Indea dont yon worry anyl" be said ear-intently, . Inspector Panke appeared. of Almee, biding Ja her care behind pendence of the American, " In theory opened .the leather case and laid b aaA greaLflayjn, the Lambe. enM the bramble bush. "Do yon want ma I have always believed it detestable. aeatiyTf yon get doubtful or scary, fore her the Lambe emeralds. eralds' history. . The inspector . was to come, to the station bonserfcet wash it right ont of your mind, Actually I BnaJfnot unattractive." ? 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